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First-generation immigrants or children of first-generation immigrants enrolled in an accredited U.S. community college, undergraduate, or graduate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply.
One $1,000 award. Submit a 700 to 1,000 word essay on your immigration success story, a résumé, and a transcript.
The First Generation Scholarship awards $1,000.
The deadline is December 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Graduate; Trade or vocational; Undergraduate. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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